A quiet reflection on what we hold within us.
What We Carry captures the quiet presence of lilies - elegant, luminous, and filled with subtle symbolism. Created in soft pastel, the original artwork allows delicate layers of colour and texture to emerge, with petals unfolding gently into light and shadow.
There is a calm stillness in this piece, yet it carries a sense of depth beneath the surface. Like the unseen thoughts, memories, and emotions we move through the world with every day. Rather than telling a specific story, this work invites the viewer to pause and consider the invisible things we all carry.
It’s a piece about quiet strength, reflection, and the beauty held within moments of stillness.
Each print is a limited edition of only 25 per size, individually signed and numbered by the artist. They are giclée printed using archival pigment inks on premium 330gsm acid-free fine art paper, capturing the subtle tones and texture of the original pastel for lasting beauty.
Artist’s Note
When I created Transformation, I was thinking about how change rarely arrives all at once. Often it’s quiet and gradual — a soft unfolding over time. I wanted to capture that fragile moment when something begins to shift.
Print Sizes (Image Size)
• 190mm × 240mm — printed on A4 paper
• 270mm × 342mm — printed on A3 paper
• 390mm × 490mm — printed on A2 paper (most popular)
Each print leaves a white border for handling and framing.
Framing – Prints can also be professionally framed in sleek white frames with a 50mm mat border, so the final size will be larger. Each is carefully packaged to arrive in perfect condition.
NB: Prints and frames are produced on demand. Please allow 1–3 weeks for production and delivery.
Original medium: Soft pastel
Created in: New Zealand
Artist: Bernadette Ballantyne
A quiet reflection on what we hold within us.
What We Carry captures the quiet presence of lilies - elegant, luminous, and filled with subtle symbolism. Created in soft pastel, the original artwork allows delicate layers of colour and texture to emerge, with petals unfolding gently into light and shadow.
There is a calm stillness in this piece, yet it carries a sense of depth beneath the surface. Like the unseen thoughts, memories, and emotions we move through the world with every day. Rather than telling a specific story, this work invites the viewer to pause and consider the invisible things we all carry.
It’s a piece about quiet strength, reflection, and the beauty held within moments of stillness.
Each print is a limited edition of only 25 per size, individually signed and numbered by the artist. They are giclée printed using archival pigment inks on premium 330gsm acid-free fine art paper, capturing the subtle tones and texture of the original pastel for lasting beauty.
Artist’s Note
When I created Transformation, I was thinking about how change rarely arrives all at once. Often it’s quiet and gradual — a soft unfolding over time. I wanted to capture that fragile moment when something begins to shift.
Print Sizes (Image Size)
• 190mm × 240mm — printed on A4 paper
• 270mm × 342mm — printed on A3 paper
• 390mm × 490mm — printed on A2 paper (most popular)
Each print leaves a white border for handling and framing.
Framing – Prints can also be professionally framed in sleek white frames with a 50mm mat border, so the final size will be larger. Each is carefully packaged to arrive in perfect condition.
NB: Prints and frames are produced on demand. Please allow 1–3 weeks for production and delivery.
Original medium: Soft pastel
Created in: New Zealand
Artist: Bernadette Ballantyne
